shephard 0 Posted February 1, 2007 i recently bought a light spoiler off some matey who has had it sat around for about a year, i got it today and i was wondering are they meant to be a bit bowed? it may be due to where it has been lying around i dont know but also what is the best way to fit them please, if anyone has any pictures of theres with the bonnet up so i can get an idea please. thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben16v 0 Posted February 1, 2007 think the reiger type had probs with bowing, i think some self tappers through a drilled hole works, other than that, strong double sided would work but i dunno if it`d stay on long Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shephard 0 Posted February 1, 2007 cheers, should there be a gap between the top of spoiler and underside of bonnet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben16v 0 Posted February 1, 2007 well you dont want your bonnet to touch it as it`ll probably break it but no gap visible really, you can turn the rubber rests on each side of the engine bay for the bonnet to raise or lower the shut line Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shephard 0 Posted February 1, 2007 oh right thanks, dont know much bout these cars, first one i have had and finding it a bit of a chore really but hey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben16v 0 Posted February 1, 2007 well ur in the right place for info, get some pics up mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shephard 0 Posted February 1, 2007 ok its in need of a bit of work probaably worth pence as it is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shephard 0 Posted February 1, 2007 her it is not looking to good at the moment tho Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shephard 0 Posted February 2, 2007 and another Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben16v 0 Posted February 2, 2007 looks fine base mate, nice colour nice wheels, there never finished though are they? :lol: BTW you can add more than one pics per post just click ok and attach another Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shephard 0 Posted February 2, 2007 yeah its not bad i suppose only a 1.8 16v what do u think i payed for it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted February 2, 2007 Nice colour mate, blue is the best in my opinion! Is it just me or in your second pic does it look like your car has two aerials, one in front of the windscreen and the normal one above the rear window? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben16v 0 Posted February 2, 2007 nowt wrong with the lowly 1.8!!!! sounds like your talking a bargain, i`d guess average milage 160kish, cloth, resonable nick, some history i`d say around £1-1.5k Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shephard 0 Posted February 2, 2007 yeah it has i dont have a clue why tho it was there when igot it, not quite sure what colour it is sometimes it looks blue sometimes green, had a few teething problems, bloody heat has stopped blowing out the windscreen for some reason, i bought it as an mot failure didnt realise they are not your normal easy sort of car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shephard 0 Posted February 2, 2007 no where near i payed £300 for it failed mot on split driveshaft gaitor and bulged break hose, mileage is 150k ish, got her booked in for next tuesday hopefully it will be up and running Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben16v 0 Posted February 2, 2007 £300 then as an mot failure, what did it fail on? engine no different to golf 2 16v get a haynes to help? edit: just seen your last post no real probs then £100 would get it passed, dunno why anyone would sell just for that, at least you got it now! good luck with the new MOT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted February 2, 2007 well this is my first 'rado and you're definately in the right place. If these guys don't know it, it ain't worth knowing. I'm sure someone will help out! Loving the wheels btw, just the style I'm looking for mine. Very nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shephard 0 Posted February 2, 2007 failed on split driveshaft gaitor and bulged break hose Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted February 2, 2007 Where abouts you based, think I've got a haynes manual somewhere for my old golf mk2 16v which might do it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shephard 0 Posted February 2, 2007 on the isle of wight mate, one other problem that i think might be a hiccup in mot is it is quite smokey been told it could be rings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben16v 0 Posted February 2, 2007 couple of lads of iow with rados on here keep a look out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shephard 0 Posted February 2, 2007 yeah cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted February 2, 2007 well good luck with the MOT, let us know how it goes. Mic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shephard 0 Posted February 2, 2007 will do mate cheers for the help Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vwdeviant 0 Posted February 2, 2007 Bargain! :shocked!: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
